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    The document discusses flakiness and elongation indices as physical properties that affect the quality of aggregates used in concrete and asphalt. Flaky or elongated particles can reduce strength in concrete mixes and cause weakness in pavements. The experiment measured the flakiness and elongation of aggregate samples to determine their suitability for use as crushed aggregate road base material. Flakiness index is defined as the percentage of particles whose length is more than 1.25 times the mean dimension.

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    The document discusses flakiness and elongation indices as physical properties that affect the quality of aggregates used in concrete and asphalt. Flaky or elongated particles can reduce strength in concrete mixes and cause weakness in pavements. The experiment measured the flakiness and elongation of aggregate samples to determine their suitability for use as crushed aggregate road base material. Flakiness index is defined as the percentage of particles whose length is more than 1.25 times the mean dimension.

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    The document discusses flakiness and elongation indices as physical properties that affect the quality of aggregates used in concrete and asphalt. Flaky or elongated particles can reduce strength in concrete mixes and cause weakness in pavements. The experiment measured the flakiness and elongation of aggregate samples to determine their suitability for use as crushed aggregate road base material. Flakiness index is defined as the percentage of particles whose length is more than 1.25 times the mean dimension.

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    DISCUSSION

    It really is possible to assess the fluidity and elongation of the given aggregate sample. In
    form of balance efficiency, the deviation that may affect the results was considered minor.
    Flakiness and elongation gauges are a reliable measuring tool as long as it passes the thickness
    gauge or is kept on the longitudinal scale.

    The experiment's objective is achieved and the suitability to be used as a crushed


    aggregate road base is established. Crushed aggregate road base material must be crushed stone,
    crushed gravel or a combination of crushed rock and gravel, which must be solid, durable, clean
    and generally free of clay and other harmful materials. The product shall comply with the
    following physical and mechanical quality requirements, one of which is the Flakiness Index
    when checked according to MS 30.

    Flakiness index and elongation index are significant mineral aggregate physical
    properties that affect the quality of concrete mixes. Beyond certain thresholds, the presence of
    flaky or elongated aggregates reduces compressive strength and causes extreme harshness in
    concrete mixes. Flaky and elongated particles can adversely affect the mixture of concrete and
    bituminous.

    For example, flaky and elongated particles tend to reduce the concrete mix's workability,
    which may impede long-term durability. Flaky particles are likely to break up and disintegrate
    during the rolling cycle of the asphalt for bituminous mix. Flaky or elongated particles are
    therefore considered undesirable since they cause pavement weakness. Flakiness index is the
    weight percentage of particles in it, the largest dimension of which (i.e. length) is greater than
    one and four-fifths times its mean dimension.
    REFERENCE

    The Constructor (2019). Flakiness and Elongation Index Test on Coarse Aggregates. Retrieved
    from http://socyberty.com/military/flakiness-and-elongation-test-bs-812-part-iii/

    Yasmine Haslann (2017). Determination of Flakiness Index Test. Retrieved from


    https://www.slideshare.net/yasminehaslann/determination-of-elongation-index-test

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